- 25% OFF BIRTHDAY SALE!!! - 31 July 2026
Hello, everyone! I hope you're all doing well! I'm happy to say that today, July 31st, is my birthday! I'm turning 25, and in honor of that special number, I've decided to give you all a b-day gift from me!For 24 hours, starting July 31st, 3:00am EDT, up until August 1st, 3:00am EDT, Project Songbird will be 25% off!Thank you all so much for the support, and here's to another quarter century!Conner
- Project Songbird Getting PS5 Physical Release - 1 June 2026
Hello! I hope you're all having an excellent afternoon (or morning / night wherever you may be in the world)!I can't believe I get to announce this as it's been a goal of mine for as long as I can remember, but I can finally tell all of you that Project Songbird is getting a PHYSICAL RELEASE on PS5!I've had the pleasure of partnering with SelectaPlay to bring this hard disk copy to life! It's the perfect bit of collectors memorabilia for for any fan of indie horror!These physical copies are available to pre-order right now!Pre-order your copy here: https://videogamesplus.ca/products/project-songbird-playstation-5-pre-orderThank you all so much, and I can't wait to get all of these games to you!Take care,Conner
- Version 1.2.4 Update + Other News - 1 June 2026
Hey there, everyone!It's been a while since I've posted an update here, but that isn't the worst thing in the world! Just haven't had as much that's needed addressed recently!Just coming here with some minor fixes and improvements since I've had a bit of time to address them. Version 1.2.4 has the following changes...Edge case where resolution setting could fall out of your device's range has been resolved.Health now resets at the start of each act.In addition to this, version 1.2.0 of the Project Songbird Teaser has been uploaded! This update serves to bring the demo up-to-date with all of the changes made to the base-game's controls, enemy behavior, balancing, etc.A few other things to note here are just some updates surrounding the game and my life in general. To start, Project Songbird will be making a big announcement during tomorrow's Midsummer Night's Scream Showcase presented by…
- Project Songbird x CAPTURED 2 Bundle LIVE NOW! - 2 May 2026
Hi everyone!Just coming on briefly to let everyone know that I've collaborated with the incredibly talented Puck Games to bring you all a killer bundle of 2 cinematic narrative horror games at a great price!Puck's new game, CAPTURED 2, which has been receiving incredible acclaim within the indie horror sphere, is now bundled with Project Songbird at a 10% discount on both! Both games having such an emphasis on storytelling, heavy atmosphere, and cinematic presentation make them a great pairing for your next dark and stormy night.Grab the bundle today on Steam!Thank you so much to Puck Games! I can't wait to see whatever you do next :)Conner
- Version 1.2.2 Update - 23 April 2026
Hello everyone! Coming atcha today with a bunch of changes and additions! Most are minor, but the big one here is that Project Songbird now supports Steam Cloud Save!The changes in version 1.2.2 are as follows:...Added Cloud Save Support! Based on my own local testing, this seems to work okay, but it's my first time handling saves this way, it's my first time supporting cloud saves, and the testing is pretty limited, so please let me know if there are any issues that arise!Fixed “last saved” timer in pause menu not resetting during certain checkpoints in the forest (saves were working fine, the text just did not reset).Fixed some journal entries in Italian and Portuguese writing the wrong language.Fixed journal not properly saving in Italian and PortugueseAdjusted hand positioning when adjusting FOV to prevent clippingMade the short FMV clips that randomly precede the main menu skippabl…
- Version 1.2.1 Update - 19 April 2026
Hello everyone!Not much changing here, but with the console publisher getting ready to push the first post-launch patch to consoles in the coming week, I wanted to ensure that I updated as much as possible so that more changes can hit that console update!The changes in version 1.2.1 are as follows:...Changed the gunshot sounds for both the revolver and the rifle. I wanted these to feel more explosive and impactful!Intensified the screen FX for firing the rifle and revolver (same reason as above).Mildly adjusted some journal entries.As always, I will continue working to improve anything I possibly can. Thank you all so much for playing, and I hope you're enjoying your time with Project Songbird :)Conner
- Version 1.2.0 Update - 17 April 2026
Hello everyone!Hope you're all having a great day, and I hope that you've all been able to check out the newly released soundtrack! I know that everyone involved, in particular Jacob Noska and Jonah Henthorne, worked incredibly hard to get this haunting collection of recording together, and we're all so excited to finally have that music out there for all of you to listen through!I've been reading all of the comments and reviews you all have, as well as watching streams and let's plays of the game to see where things can be improved, and I'm coming here with some new patches and features that, while small on their surface, definitely lend to a much smoother experience!The changes to version 1.2.0 are as follows...Added current goal tracking UI! Now, you can view your current objective in the pause menu at any time. This also allowed some extra little narrative details which I had a grea…
- Version 1.1.1 Update - 12 April 2026
We got some more improvements to Project Songbird coming in hot! Nothing incredibly major here, but some quality of life fixes nonetheless, especially to shooting mechanics!The changes to version 1.1.1 are as follows...Changed bullet trajectory logic to more accurately represent firearm sightlines.Added new journal entry to clarify objective in day 2.Improved Act II Enemy PathingUpdated enemy door opening logicSped up clock winding speed in Act I clock puzzleFixed minor animation bug on firearmsAdjusted some minor UI positioningIncreased visual speed of resource pickupsFixed bug where record player could be interacted with during Night 25 animationImproved gamepad camera controlsAs always, thank you all so much for playing, I hope that you're enjoying, and please let me know if there's anything you'd like to see in future updates :) !Peace out!Conner
- Official Soundtrack + Dakota's Demos Coming April 15th! - 8 April 2026
Hello everyone!I'm so excited to announce that I'll be releasing the Official Soundtrack of Project Songbird along with Dakota's demo tapes as a double LP on Wednesday, April 15th!I've been receiving so, so many requests to make the music of the game available, so I've been super antsy to finally get this thing out for all of you to listen to and revisit your time with Project Songbird!The game's soundtrack was primarily composed, performed, and recorded by my good friend, the ever-talented Jacob Noska. These haunting guitar-driven soundscapes paint a dark picture of a Appalachian history and messy, harsh danger. It's the perfect accompaniment to Dakota's artistic journey.And on the note of Dakota's journey, their demo tapes recorded in that secluded log cabin will also be available! This record, created by the incredible Jonah Henthorne, contrasts the game's soundtrack through its pure…
- Version 1.1.0 Update - 8 April 2026
A new update for Project Songbird coming at ya!!!Still working hard to get the game to the best possible state it can possibly be in! Much appreciation to anyone that's reached out with bugs, especially those who've worked alongside me to diagnose underlying problems! Getting those 1:1 interactions is beyond helpful.The changes in version 1.1.0 are as follows...Added combat difficulty setting! The changes are fairly simple between settings (adjustments the health, damage output, speed, and stealth systems of enemies), but this should help those who are wanting less struggle in the stealth and combat, as well as those who want a bit of an extra challenge.Fixed Tombstone triggering record player on day 19Fixed phasing through floor in Act IIIFixed enemy’s hitting player through walls Act IIIImproved Console PerformanceThis is also the version that will likely go up as the first post-launc…
- Version 1.0.10 Update - 4 April 2026
UPDATES UPDATES UPDATES!I'm back with another round of improvements for Project Songbird. I know there've been a lot the past few days, but I won't sleep until the game is as good as it can be haha.The changes in version 1.0.10 are as follows...Tied the sickness screen FX to lens distortion, allowing them to be toggled.Added 3 new checkpoints to the Act I office space.Added slight glow to coffin lock to highlight the unlock button.Added more visible button model to radio tower switch puzzle to make it more apparent.I've also heard some more reports of people being soft-locked on the clock puzzle. I've still yet to witness this or experience this myself, and I can't seem to find any footage of any streamers or creators running into anything similar. If anybody has any leads on if and when this bug is happening, please send that to my discord (connerrush) or email ([email protected]…
- Version 1.0.9 Update - 2 April 2026
Hello everyone!Not a ton of changes to report here, but some little quality of life things that I feel make the game experience just a bit better!The changes for version 1.0.9 are as follows...Added some additional UI text to the Act III hallway puzzle. It serves to both clarify the puzzle solution, while also expanding on aspects of the narrative!Fixed a bug that caused players to have 0 health upon save, leaving the player to respawn functionally dead.Fixed an Act III journal entry being blank in non-English languagesAdjusted some UI text.Cloud save functionality is still being tested to ensure that the save system is still working as intended, so some more time is needed until that goes live, but things are looking promising!That's all for now, but remember, I'm always doing what I can to improve the experience, so feel free to leave suggestions for the next version of Project Songbi…
- Version 1.0.8 Update - 1 April 2026
Hello everybody!I'm still working hard every day to make sure that Project Songbird is the very best it can be, and with that is a few patches to the game in the latest update, version 1.0.8!The changes include:Disabled Permadeath setting as the default. Ultimately, this feature was an experiment that seems to have not panned out as well as I’d have liked, but it can still be toggled in the settings menu!Added Audio Mixing to the settings menu. You can now independently adjust vocal, music, ambient, and SFX volume.Changed clue visuals for Act I clock puzzle. The puzzle is effectively unchanged, and the solution remains the same, but some clues have just been written out in a different way with some symbols swappedFixed minor collision issue in Act IIII am also currently investigating getting cloud saves up and running. The current save system isn't compatible with cloud saves, so gettin…
- Version 1.0.7 Update - 29 March 2026
Hello everyone!I want to start by saying thank you so much for everyone who's shown Project Songbird such an overwhelming amount of support over the past few days! It's been truly incredible to see everyone playing the game and engaging with the story on such a personal level. The amount of people I've seen and heard from who have expressed how closely the narrative touched them is so heartening to hear, and I can't wait for even more of you to take that journey into the Appalachian woods!I've been working hard to address some issues people have found during their playthrough, and those changes are now live! Below is a list of all fixes made to the game over the past few days that are now live in version 1.0.7:...Improved bottle throwing logic for enemies and stealth behaviorBalanced flashlight battery life to last longer, with more variables for dynamic battery life adjustmentFixed bug…
- Thank You for 25,000 Wishlists! - 20 March 2026
Hey there, everyone!I just wanted to pop on here really quick to share that Project Songbird has just surpassed 25,000 wishlists on Steam!I've been so overwhelmingly busy this past week with ramping up to the release of the game on March 26th, but I wouldn't be doing it if I didn't love it. What a wild ride this has been and will (hopefully) continue to be! Can't wait to see y'all on release day :)Conner
- Project Songbird is unpredictable, making it all the more horrifying - 19 March 2026
I wake in a messy apartment, empty cans and bottles lining the floor and clothes strung across the furniture, with a dry, raspy throat and a pounding head. I let out a little groan at the missed call and voicemail from my agent wanting to give feedback on last night's song submission. With a desperate need for caffeine, I trudge to the kitchen, wading through my own tangible hopelessness, wallowing in the only sort of tortured pity a creative could conjure. After a brief phone call and some hard truths from my surprisingly encouraging agent, I'm off to a cabin in the woods to find myself in the melody of a trickling stream and the whistling of the wind through the forest pines, you know, all that juicy 'woe is me, but nature will sort it out' stuff. Because I'm suffering from writer's block - an ailment that's plagued me since experiencing the loss of a loved one. And now Project Songbi…
- Project Songbird (PS5) Review - 18 March 2026
When Project Songbird was offered to us for review, naturally, I had to take a look at it. For what am I if not the Penitent One, travelling along my pilgrimage of indie horror games ? It is a difficult journey, but one that brings both sorrow and joy—and every step, an opportunity to learn and grow. Project Songbird feels to me like the good version of Layers of Fear —insofar as its central premise is the existential horror of artistic expression and fear that comes from creating something niche that reflects your vision vs. creating soulless slop for the masses. Its puzzles aren’t obnoxiously obtuse, its tension-building is subtle, and while it’s not the most scary, it certainly didn’t annoy me as other “horror” games have. The game centers around Dakota—a fairly well-known musician who is struggling not only with writer’s block, but they’re at an emotional crossroads where the music…
- Project Songbird Live at GDC with Future Games Show - 7 March 2026
Howdy!Super excited to announce that Project Songbird will be debuting a brand new trailer LIVE at GDC as a part of Future Games Show's Spring Showcase! I can't express enough thanks them, especially Matt and Amy, for giving me this opportunity to showcase Project Songbird on such a big stage before release. This entire game rollout has honestly felt like such a fever-dream, and it's surreal to me that my little passion project has been given as many amazing opportunities as it has!You can catch the FGS Stream HERE on March 12thProject Songbird is releasing March 26th (just 19 days!) on Steam, PS5, and Xbox. Thank you all so much for a\\everything, and I can't wait to finally get this game to all of you :)Conner
- Thank You for 20,000 Wishlists! - 2 March 2026
Hey there, everyone!I just wanted to pop on real quick and say thank you so much to everybody for such a great Steam Next Fest! This has been so incredible getting to see you all enjoying the demo for Project Songbird and helping me find ways to improve and refine it (this demo will continue to be live for anyone who missed out during Next Fest by the way)!With that said, another great outcome of Steam Next Fest is that Project Songbird has just surpassed 20,000 wishlists on Steam alone!Not long ago, I thought I'd be incredibly lucky if my game even reached 5,000, but the support you all have shown to the game has been outstanding and beyond any expectations I could have ever set. Thank you so much for the outpouring of support; it has me more excited than ever to finally get the game in your hands come March 26th.In addition, Project Songbird was just featured on IGN's list of Biggest…
- Project Songbird Teaser: Faceless v1.1.1 - 23 February 2026
Hey there!Just popping on with a small fix for the demo for Project Songbird! I noticed that there is an edge case where getting killed by a certain enemy would not trigger the death screen, so that has now been addressed in v1.1.1Thank you so much and I hope you all are having an amazing Next Fest!
